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Marge   Unruh   Community Service   Award 

2024 Award Winners

Award Winners: Sherry Edwards, Tasha Hulak, & Julie Vaughn

Known affectionately as the ‘Carnival Ladies’, Sherry, Tasha, and Julie have made Halloween happen in Richmond Beach for a long time.

Can you imagine the number of volunteers, prizes, and candy needed to pull off this event that draws hundreds of children? Well, you don’t have to, because they also do a stellar job tracking their process, documenting purchases, and making notes on ideas for improvement for future years.

They work with our board to comply with all the requirements of the City of Shoreline mini-grant associated with the event, and most importantly, make the children of our community feel seen and celebrated. With the expansion of a soft opening to include people with physical or sensory disabilities, the event includes everyone - our youth move from playing, to running, carnival games! The planning for this event starts before school does each year, and the wrap up runs well into December.

Thank you to this team for expanding JOY, and doing it so enthusiastically, for our community.
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Nominations

The Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) accepts nominations for the annual Marge Unruh Community Service Awards.
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The award was created in 1999 to recognize individuals in Richmond Beach who get involved and make this a great place to live. Award winners receive a plaque and have their names engraved on a perpetual plaque.
In 1999, Will Unruh accepted a plaque in memory of his wife, Marge Unruh, in whose honor the award is dedicated. Recipients are chosen by a committee comprised of former recipients from nominations submitted by residents. Everyone knows at least one person who deserves to be considered for this award. Please take the time to fill out the nomination form by May 10 for the current year's award.

Criteria for selection is based on outstanding service to the community. Candidates can be a person, business or organization, and do not necessarily need to reside in Richmond Beach or be a member of the Community Association. Some examples include service to the Richmond Beach Community Association through board leadership; serving on standing committees or participation in RBCA activities; promotion of issues benefiting the community; fundraising for community projects; service to youth, elderly or disabled in the community; environmental service to the community; or beautification of the community. Recipients are announced each year at a Richmond Beach Community Association  general meeting.

If you have any questions, contact the board at board@richmondbeachwa.org.

Previous Recipients 

2023
  • Carol Hall Zemanek
  • Kris Fordice
  • John & Karen Thielke​

2022
  • Betty Ngan
  • Teresa Pape
  • Kay Lakey
2021
  • Christie Quigley
  • Beach House Greetings
  • George Buswell
2020
  • Tom Petersen
  • Mark Anderson, Tradewinds Capital Management
  • Diane Hettrick, Editor, Shoreline Area News
2019
  • Jan Manfredini
  • Susan Chang
  • Gorgeous Gardens
2018
  • Sheri Ashleman
  • Rick Ashleman
  • Jan Eckmann
2017
  • Tom Mailhot
  • Susie Johnson
  • Streetzeria
2016
  • Tom McCormick
  • Allison Taylor
  • Don Wilson
2015
  • Jerry Patterson
  • Tom Penrod
  • Tammy Ceesay and SWHS SERVE Club
2014
  • Full Moon Thai Cuisine
  • Jack Hutt
  • Bill Willard
2013
  • Bob Pfeiffer
  • Joe and Evie Phillips
  • Save Richmond Beach
2012
  • Sherry Edwards
  • Jack Malek
  • Marge Mueller
2011
  • Lee's Martial Arts Academy
  • Tracy Tallman
  • Scott and Andie Piteo
2010
  • Ed Adams
  • Tom Petersen
2009
  • Dick Deal
  • Vicky Stiles
2008
  • Scott Becker
  • Anina Sill
  • Melanie Granfors
2007
  • Jerry Girmus
  • Sean and Christie Quigley
  • Chris Riveland
2006
  • Starla Hohbach
  • Harley O'Neil
  • Dave Bannister
2005
  • Mary Bannister
  • Dr. Art Kruckeberg
  • Vladimir Oustambassidis
2004
  • Everett Ellis
  • Paul Gorgen
  • Nancy Shaw
2003
  • Richmond Beach Congregational Church
  • Donna Spee
  • John Thielke
2002
  • Maggie Fimia
  • Linda Jo Pym
  • Scott Jepsen
2001
  • Rick Ashleman
  • Bill Clements
  • Ron Greeley
2000
  • Susan Will
  • Sheri Ashleman
  • Karen Thielke
1999
  • Pizza Mia
  • Grace Marshall
  • Scott Keeny

    RBCA Marge Unruh Community Service Award Nomination Form

    I would like to nominate:

    Because:
    (List service to Richmond Beach as well as other service outside the Richmond Beach community.)

    My details:
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The purposes of the RBCA are to:
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  • Keep residents aware and informed of issues by providing forums that create the opportunity for residents to form and express ideas, opinions, and needs.
  • Promote and produce social events and projects that generate a sense of neighborhood and enjoyment among residents.
  • Nurture engagement among the Richmond Beach community, the City of Shoreline, and surrounding communities.​


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    • About The Association
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    • Scholarship
    • Digital Publishing Guidelines
    • History of Richmond Beach Community Association
  • Get Involved
    • Events >
      • Community Garage Sale
      • Garden Tour
      • Strawberry Festival🍓
      • SummerTime in Richmond Beach
      • Oktoberfest
      • Halloween Carnival
      • Turkey Run
      • Holiday Tree Lighting
    • Sponsors
    • Volunteer
  • Stay Informed
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    • Email Newsletter
    • Community Resources
  • Donate
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